Nottingham Forest are said to be interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach striker Alassane Plea.
The France international appears to be a man in demand during this transfer window, with four clubs reportedly in the running to secure his services. Plea is entering the final year of his current contract in Germany and could be available for a fee of €8million (£6.8m) this summer.
French media outlet RMC Sport report that Marseille and former club Nice are keen on Plea, along with two English clubs, naming Forest as one of them. They go on to say that "negotiations are ongoing with the four clubs".
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Rule changes
Nottingham Forest are set to be impacted by six alterations to the laws of the game this coming season.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) determines football's laws, and they have confirmed the changes which will be made in the Premier League from the start of this season. The most high-profile alteration is the implementation of five substitutes, which will be made permanent.
It was something that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had called on for years, and the rule had initially been a temporary measure throughout the pandemic. However, teams can only make the changes at three separate points in the match, other than half-time and for an injury stoppage, to combat the game being broken up persistently.
'Enough money'
Jesse Lingard's decision to choose Nottingham Forest over West Ham United has been backed by former Premier League striker Gabby Agbonlahor.
The England international joined Steve Cooper's side on Thursday in a one-year deal reportedly worth upwards of £200,000-a-week following his release by Manchester United. Lingard became the Reds' 11th signing of the summer and links up with former Old Trafford teammate Dean Henderson.
Reports had suggested the 29-year-old was in line to re-join West Ham United after enjoying a short loan spell at the London Stadium in 2021. Lingard scored nine goals and registered five assists in 16 games for David Moyes' side, but it is thought his wage demands were too high for the Hammers to accept.
Vinagre loan?
Nottingham Forest can reportedly sign left-sided defender Rúben Vinagre on loan from Sporting Lisbon this season for a €1million fee.
As a former Wolverhampton Wanderers player, the 23-year-old already has 35 Premier League appearances to his name after playing under their former manager Nuno Espírito Santo. Vinagre also played plenty of Wolves' run to the Europa League quarter-finals in 2019/20, featuring for the full 90 minutes of their 1-0 defeat against eventual winners Sevilla.
Having played as a full-back and wing-back more than 40 times apiece in his fledgling career, Vinagre would offer head coach Steve Cooper flexibility of formation throughout the season. Additions on the left-side of defence could be necessary as summer signing Omar Richards is yet to feature during pre-season due to injury, though Forest did recently sign Harry Toffolo from Huddersfield Town.
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